COLUMBIA
SubstationTennessee · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
COLUMBIA is an electric transmission substation in Tennessee, operated by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 4 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5563 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
| #21155 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 5.6 mi |
| #31026 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
| #42167 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of COLUMBIA, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTHERFORD | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Williamson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 76.5 |
| MAURY | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Maury County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 76.4 |
| Greenfield (PIN HOOK - DAVIDSON) | Greenfield | TN | Williamson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 75.9 |
| CANE RIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Davidson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 75.1 |
| TAP152207 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Davidson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 74.6 |
| Greenfield (RUTHERFORD - MAURY) | Greenfield | TN | Williamson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 74.3 |
| EAST COOL SPRINGS | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Williamson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 74.2 |
| TAP153487 | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Williamson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 74.1 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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